Van Persie, who is tied to United for another season, was spotted in Rome this week, leading to speculation that the 31-year-old could join Lazio.

“On Van Persie, all I can say is that I respect him as a striker but unfortunately, he is outside our parameters,” Tare told Lazio Style Radio. “There has never been a meeting, this is gossip, not transfer news.

“We don’t want to create illusions, this is not true.”

The former Arsenal forward has also been linked with a move to Champions League finalists Juventus.